String Bean Casserole Salad

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Ingredients (8)

Step 1
Fill up a large bowl with water and a few handfuls of ice, set aside.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a roiling boil. Add a heavy pinch of salt, the green beans and the bell peppers. Stir to dissolve the salt and cook the vegetables until bright and still crisp, just a few minutes.
Step 3
With a sieve or slotted spoon, move the vegetable to the bowl of ice water to stop them from over cooking.
Step 4
Once the vegetables are cooled remove them to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry.
Step 5
To prepare the mushrooms: In a small saucepot on medium heat add 2 cups of water, vinegar, mushrooms, garlic, thyme and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to dissolve the salt, cover and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes.
Step 6
Turn off the heat and let it rest covered for 15 minutes more.
Step 7
Shake the excess liquid off the mushrooms and add them to a large bowl along with the cooked vegetables and the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing.
Step 8
Toss and serve with fried onions sprinkled over the top.